Downtown Oasis Guidebook

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Downtown Oasis Guidebook

Live Music & Events

A collection of popular places and venues for live music and events.
World famous “Honky Tonk Row” – Live performances nightly – Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Robert’s Western World, Legends Corner, Layla’s, and Honky Tonk Central, most notably.
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Broadway
Broadway
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World famous “Honky Tonk Row” – Live performances nightly – Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, Robert’s Western World, Legends Corner, Layla’s, and Honky Tonk Central, most notably.
The “Mother Church” – Nashville’s most iconic venue and best place to experience a live show – Artists and times vary daily, tours offered daily – https://ryman.com/events/
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Ryman Auditorium
116 5th Ave N
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The “Mother Church” – Nashville’s most iconic venue and best place to experience a live show – Artists and times vary daily, tours offered daily – https://ryman.com/events/
Outdoor, open-air amphitheater located on the banks of the Cumberland River downtown. Artists and showtimes vary daily, closed during winter months – http://www.ascendamphitheater.com/events
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Ascend Amphitheater
310 1st Ave S
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Outdoor, open-air amphitheater located on the banks of the Cumberland River downtown. Artists and showtimes vary daily, closed during winter months – http://www.ascendamphitheater.com/events
The “home of American music” and “country’s most famous stage” – Grand Ole Opry Live – Artists and times vary daily (Artists announced the week of) – https://www.opry.com/calendar
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Grand Ole Opry
600 Opryland Dr
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The “home of American music” and “country’s most famous stage” – Grand Ole Opry Live – Artists and times vary daily (Artists announced the week of) – https://www.opry.com/calendar
Home of the Nashville Predators, as well as many concerts and events throughout the year – https://www.bridgestonearena.com/events
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Bridgestone Arena
501 Broadway
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Home of the Nashville Predators, as well as many concerts and events throughout the year – https://www.bridgestonearena.com/events
Live Showboat – Shows vary upon day and time – https://generaljackson.com/shows
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General Jackson Showboat
2812 Opryland Dr
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Live Showboat – Shows vary upon day and time – https://generaljackson.com/shows
Advanced ticket purchase HIGHLY recommended – (http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/reservations) Up & Coming artists and songwriters, as well as notable acts on occasion – Shows start at 6:00pm Daily – Tickets can be purchased starting at 8:00am one week prior to date of show
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The Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Pike
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Advanced ticket purchase HIGHLY recommended – (http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/reservations) Up & Coming artists and songwriters, as well as notable acts on occasion – Shows start at 6:00pm Daily – Tickets can be purchased starting at 8:00am one week prior to date of show
Golf Range, Arcade, Sports Bar, and Music Venue all rolled into one – https://topgolf.com/us/nashville/
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Topgolf
500 Cowan St
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Golf Range, Arcade, Sports Bar, and Music Venue all rolled into one – https://topgolf.com/us/nashville/
Bowling alley and concert venue – https://www.brooklynbowl.com/nashville
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Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
925 3rd Avenue North
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Bowling alley and concert venue – https://www.brooklynbowl.com/nashville

Neighborhoods

Walk to the Farmer’s Market or a Sounds' baseball game during the summer months, hop over to shop at the eclectic Marathon Village, stroll around the Capitol and Bicentennial Park, or grab a bite to eat in one of the many trendy restaurants nearby. Super cute and charming neighborhood, and only minutes from Downtown. Hope Gardens neighborhood is quiet, quaint neighborhood, bordering the Downtown core. The Downtown Oasis will not disappoint
Hope Gardens
Walk to the Farmer’s Market or a Sounds' baseball game during the summer months, hop over to shop at the eclectic Marathon Village, stroll around the Capitol and Bicentennial Park, or grab a bite to eat in one of the many trendy restaurants nearby. Super cute and charming neighborhood, and only minutes from Downtown. Hope Gardens neighborhood is quiet, quaint neighborhood, bordering the Downtown core. The Downtown Oasis will not disappoint
With chic restaurants in restored Victorian buildings, and cafes along the brick sidewalks, Germantown exudes period charm. Former warehouses contain elegant boutiques selling high-end shoes and clothing, while Nashville Farmers' Market has eclectic global eateries as well as vendors offering seasonal produce. Nearby, the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park features skyline views and monuments to Tennessee history.
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Germantown
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With chic restaurants in restored Victorian buildings, and cafes along the brick sidewalks, Germantown exudes period charm. Former warehouses contain elegant boutiques selling high-end shoes and clothing, while Nashville Farmers' Market has eclectic global eateries as well as vendors offering seasonal produce. Nearby, the Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park features skyline views and monuments to Tennessee history.

Arts, Museums & Attractions

Exhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (1:00pm on Sunday) – http://fristartmuseum.org/
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I-Frist Art Museum
919 Broadway
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Exhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (1:00pm on Sunday) – http://fristartmuseum.org/
55-acre public botanic garden, woodland sculpture trail, and art museum. – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Tours available daily – https://cheekwood.org/
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Cheekwood Estate nezihlahla
1200 Forrest Park Dr
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55-acre public botanic garden, woodland sculpture trail, and art museum. – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Tours available daily – https://cheekwood.org/
One of the most elaborate antebellum homes in the South – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (11:00am on Sundays) – Tours available daily – https://www.belmontmansion.com/
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Belmont Mansion
1901 15th Avenue South
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One of the most elaborate antebellum homes in the South – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (11:00am on Sundays) – Tours available daily – https://www.belmontmansion.com/
The Belle Meade Plantation captures everything that is beautiful about the South on its historic, one hundred fifty-year-old home and estate – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Multiple tour options available, starting every 30-45 mins. – https://bellemeadeplantation.com/
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Belle Meade Winery
5025 Harding Pike
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The Belle Meade Plantation captures everything that is beautiful about the South on its historic, one hundred fifty-year-old home and estate – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Multiple tour options available, starting every 30-45 mins. – https://bellemeadeplantation.com/
Exhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (1:00pm on Sunday) – https://www.musicianshalloffame.com/
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Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
401 Gay St
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Exhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 10:00am (1:00pm on Sunday) – https://www.musicianshalloffame.com/
Exhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – https://countrymusichalloffame.org/
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Country Music Hall of Fame neMuziyam
222 Rep. John Lewis Way S
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Exhibits vary throughout the year – Opens Daily @ 9:00am – https://countrymusichalloffame.org/
Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Farmers, food artisans, restaurateurs, shop owners, crafters, flea merchants, & special events – www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org/
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I-Marikhi yama-Farmers e-Nashville
900 Rosa L Parks Blvd
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Opens Daily @ 9:00am – Farmers, food artisans, restaurateurs, shop owners, crafters, flea merchants, & special events – www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org/
132-acre park featuring: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, and a beautiful sunken garden
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Centennial Park
2500 West End Ave
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132-acre park featuring: the iconic Parthenon, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, the Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, and a beautiful sunken garden
Opens Daily @ 9:00am (12:30pm on Sundays – Closed Mondays) – Full-scale replica of The Parthenon and Athena statue from ancient Greece & art gallery (A Nashville MUST-SEE, Located in Centennial Park)
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I-Parthenon
2500 West End Ave
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Opens Daily @ 9:00am (12:30pm on Sundays – Closed Mondays) – Full-scale replica of The Parthenon and Athena statue from ancient Greece & art gallery (A Nashville MUST-SEE, Located in Centennial Park)
19-acre State Park showcasing many facets of Tennessee’s history including a 200-foot granite map of the state, a World War II Memorial, a 95-Bell Carillon, a Pathway of History, native plants, and the Rivers of Tennessee Fountains – Opens Daily at 6:00am
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Iparke yaseBicentennial Capitol Mall State
600 James Robertson Pkwy
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19-acre State Park showcasing many facets of Tennessee’s history including a 200-foot granite map of the state, a World War II Memorial, a 95-Bell Carillon, a Pathway of History, native plants, and the Rivers of Tennessee Fountains – Opens Daily at 6:00am

Coffee Shops

Specialty espresso drinks & light, seasonal eats dispensed in a minimalist, industrial setting – www.steadfast.coffee
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Steadfast Coffee
603 Taylor St
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Specialty espresso drinks & light, seasonal eats dispensed in a minimalist, industrial setting – www.steadfast.coffee
Hip coffeehouse serves artisanal espresso & local, seasonal cafe eats in an open, industrial venue – www.baristaparlor.com
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Barista Parlor x Germantown
1230 4th Ave N
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Hip coffeehouse serves artisanal espresso & local, seasonal cafe eats in an open, industrial venue – www.baristaparlor.com
Laid-back, counter-serve crêperie & espresso bar with gluten-free & vegetarian options – www.redbicyclecoffee.com
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Red Bicycle Coffee & Crêpes
1200 5th Ave N
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Laid-back, counter-serve crêperie & espresso bar with gluten-free & vegetarian options – www.redbicyclecoffee.com

Great Brunch Spots

“New American” menu features familiar ingredients and cooking methods, but they’re presented in special & unexpected ways featuring big flavors full of vibrant colors that celebrate the best of the season – www.hathornenashville.com
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Hathorne
4708 Charlotte Ave
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“New American” menu features familiar ingredients and cooking methods, but they’re presented in special & unexpected ways featuring big flavors full of vibrant colors that celebrate the best of the season – www.hathornenashville.com
Airy, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails – www.henriettared.com
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Henrietta Red
1200 4th Ave N
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Airy, chic spot for oysters & elevated seafood small plates, plus a separate bar for cocktails – www.henriettared.com
Regional ingredients cooked on an ember-fired grill create inventive meals in a historic mansion – www.husknashville.com
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Husk
37 Rutledge St
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Regional ingredients cooked on an ember-fired grill create inventive meals in a historic mansion – www.husknashville.com
Chic diner for classic American comfort food with a global spin, plus cocktails, in a hip space – www.mockingbirdnashville.com
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The Mockingbird
121 12th Ave N
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Chic diner for classic American comfort food with a global spin, plus cocktails, in a hip space – www.mockingbirdnashville.com
All-you-can-eat Southern comfort food served family-style at communal tables in a Victorian house. – www.monellstn.com
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Monell's
1235 6th Ave N
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All-you-can-eat Southern comfort food served family-style at communal tables in a Victorian house. – www.monellstn.com
Serves brunch seven days a week, with vegan and vegetarian options available throughout the day – The full menu runs until 2am nightly – www.mothersruinnashville.com
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Mother's Ruin
1239 6th Ave N
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Serves brunch seven days a week, with vegan and vegetarian options available throughout the day – The full menu runs until 2am nightly – www.mothersruinnashville.com

Casual Dining Options

Craft Burgers & Craft Beer – Personal Favorite of ours –https://www.jackbrownsjoint.com/nashville/
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Jack Brown's Beer and Burger Joint
1123 3rd Ave N
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Craft Burgers & Craft Beer – Personal Favorite of ours –https://www.jackbrownsjoint.com/nashville/
Memphis-Style BBQ with a Nashville twist – https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/
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Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint
410 4th Ave S
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Memphis-Style BBQ with a Nashville twist – https://www.martinsbbqjoint.com/
Live music Fri. & Sat. nights – Southern-inspired dishes in the heart of Downtown – https://puckettsgro.com/nashville/
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Puckett's Grocery & Restaurant - Nashville
500 Church St
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Live music Fri. & Sat. nights – Southern-inspired dishes in the heart of Downtown – https://puckettsgro.com/nashville/
Popular Nashville Hot Chicken spot – Featured on multiple Food Network series – Multiple locations – www.hattieb.com
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Hattie B's Hot Chicken - Lower Broadway Nashville
5069 Broadway
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Popular Nashville Hot Chicken spot – Featured on multiple Food Network series – Multiple locations – www.hattieb.com
Sprawling beer garden serving housemade sausages & pub grub in industrial surrounds – www.vonelrods.com
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Von Elrod's Beer Hall & Kitchen
1004 4th Ave N
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Sprawling beer garden serving housemade sausages & pub grub in industrial surrounds – www.vonelrods.com
Full-service bar & restaurant with in-house smoked meats and twenty beers on tap, including many local favorites – www.neighborsnashville.com
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Neighbors Germantown
313 Jefferson St
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Full-service bar & restaurant with in-house smoked meats and twenty beers on tap, including many local favorites – www.neighborsnashville.com
Fast casual, affordable fried chicken, sandwiches, wings, and tenders, with full bar – www.waldoschicken.com
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Haji's Grill and Gyro
1101 Gallatin Ave
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Fast casual, affordable fried chicken, sandwiches, wings, and tenders, with full bar – www.waldoschicken.com
Vietnamese stop for pho, banh mi & noodle bowls, plus drinks, with indoor/outdoor seating – www.vuiskitchen.com
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Vui's Kitchen
2832 Bransford Ave
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Vietnamese stop for pho, banh mi & noodle bowls, plus drinks, with indoor/outdoor seating – www.vuiskitchen.com
Stylish kitchen & beer garden for wood-fired & smoked American/Tex-Mex grub, plus brews & cocktails – www.butchertownhall.com
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Butchertown Hall
1416 4th Ave N
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Stylish kitchen & beer garden for wood-fired & smoked American/Tex-Mex grub, plus brews & cocktails – www.butchertownhall.com
Great place for upscale bar food and plenty of TVs.
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Sonny's Patio Pub and Refuge
1322 6th Avenue North
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Great place for upscale bar food and plenty of TVs.

Upscale Dining

RESERVATIONS NEEDED – (https://cityhousenashville.com/reservations/) Intimate setting – James Beard Award-winning chef – Known for their exotic fire-oven pizzas and unique takes on classic dishes – www.cityhousenashville.com
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City House
1222 4th Ave N
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RESERVATIONS NEEDED – (https://cityhousenashville.com/reservations/) Intimate setting – James Beard Award-winning chef – Known for their exotic fire-oven pizzas and unique takes on classic dishes – www.cityhousenashville.com
RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (https://www.saintstephennash.com/reservations) James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper – Modern gastronomic cuisine and late night bar fare – Weekend brunch menu – www.saintstephennash.com
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Saint Stephen
1300 3rd Ave N
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RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (https://www.saintstephennash.com/reservations) James Beard Award-winning chef RJ Cooper – Modern gastronomic cuisine and late night bar fare – Weekend brunch menu – www.saintstephennash.com
RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (http://www.5thandtaylor.com/reservations-marquee-1) Intimate setting indoors, with a great fresh-air patio & bar area – Southern, American Family meals – Brunch: Sunday only – www.5thandtaylor.com
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5th & Taylor
1411 5th Ave N
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RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (http://www.5thandtaylor.com/reservations-marquee-1) Intimate setting indoors, with a great fresh-air patio & bar area – Southern, American Family meals – Brunch: Sunday only – www.5thandtaylor.com
RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (https://www.mstreetnashville.com/kayne-prime/) Award-winning steakhouse, unique and modern interpretations of classic dishes and appetizers – www.mstreetnashville.com/kayne-prime/
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Kayne Prime Steakhouse
1103 McGavock St
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RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED – (https://www.mstreetnashville.com/kayne-prime/) Award-winning steakhouse, unique and modern interpretations of classic dishes and appetizers – www.mstreetnashville.com/kayne-prime/
RESERVATIONS NEEDED - https://nashvillebourbonsteak.com/#SevenRooms Savor the finest cuts of beef, market-fresh salads and sides, and a wide selection of seasonal shellfish accompanied by an award-winning wine program featuring more than 700 exceptional wines from around the world. - https://nashvillebourbonsteak.com/
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Bourbon Steak
201 8th Ave S
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RESERVATIONS NEEDED - https://nashvillebourbonsteak.com/#SevenRooms Savor the finest cuts of beef, market-fresh salads and sides, and a wide selection of seasonal shellfish accompanied by an award-winning wine program featuring more than 700 exceptional wines from around the world. - https://nashvillebourbonsteak.com/